Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Hazel Large

Hazel Large

Cobden,Greymouth

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Meter Reading

Wells Instrament And Electrical
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • I worked remotely and had to manage my time and jobs, so they were completed on time.
  • Enhanced meter reading accuracy by implementing new technologies and procedures.
  • Maintained thorough records of meter reading activities, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
  • Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices for accurate and efficient meter reading processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall performance in completing meter reading assignments within established timeframes.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines, ensuring full compliance during all meter reading activities.

Receptionist

Shanty Town Historical Park
  • Meet and greet the customers, inform them about the park, and up selling the attractions
  • Handled cashiers for all departments, banking, booking in groups and tours, sending accounts, and receiving payments.

Retail

Masons Pharmacy
04.1990 - 09.2015
  • Worked for 24 years
  • Taught the art of selling, problem solving, discretion, and making sure the customer felt valued and listened to.
  • Established relationships with key retail accounts.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Expanded retail operation through successfully developing Number stores.
  • Promoted salon-exclusive products to increase retail sales.
  • Tagged and prepared new merchandise for retail sales.
  • Installed and maintained automated teller machines in retail stores.
  • Monitored retail analytics and visual merchandising technology and adjusted.
  • Successful in managing team of employees in Type retail store.
  • Increased sales performance by developing and implementing effective retail strategies.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Monitored merchandising, organization and appearance of wholesale and retail counters.
  • Evaluated retail customers' product needs and promoted appropriate store products.
  • Placed new and existing brand products in competitive retail locations.
  • Refreshed Type stock in retail shops to keep displays filled.
  • Expanded retail business through effective marketing campaigns and ongoing promotions.
  • Educated multi-level retail associates about product attributes and benefits.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all retail departments.
  • Enhanced customer experiences by designing visually appealing retail spaces and layouts.
  • Worked closely with managers, suppliers and buyers to stock retail locations.
  • Sold products and services in retail store, kiosks and event environments.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting retail environment that encouraged positive customer interactions.
  • Designed visually compelling window displays that drove foot traffic for retail clients.

Sales Administration and Media

Jennian Homes
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Radio advertising, newspaper and magazine content, and Facebook social media
  • Office duties include purchase orders, fleet control, newsletter, accounts, and general admin duties.
  • Supported sales team in achieving targets by coordinating meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
  • Managed customer inquiries efficiently, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive business relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, allowing for efficient reporting and data analysis.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.

Display Home Host

Jennian Homes
  • Show people the newly built home and guide them through the build.

Maitre D'

Bonzia Pizaria And Restaurant
01.1990 - 04.2005
  • Greeted guests, escorted to dining tables and provided menu and information about restaurant to encourage seamless flow of service.
  • Trained, coached and evaluated subordinates to raise performance to company standard.
  • Created environment for guests to stimulate senses through personal services and amenities and followed up throughout meal to reinforce positive experience.
  • Spoke clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and responded well to questions.
  • Served as leader of FOH team by assigning duties, work stations and responsibilities.
  • Maintained sanitary and organized work environment by implementing and executing safe food handling, food service and cleaning procedures.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.

Education

6th Form - Food Preparation Hospitality

Greymouth High School
Greymouth, WTC
10.1987

6th Form - Building And Design

Greymouth High School
Greymouth, WTC
1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Office
  • Spreadsheets
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Note-taking
  • Filing

Timeline

Sales Administration and Media

Jennian Homes
03.2021 - 04.2024

Meter Reading

Wells Instrament And Electrical
03.2018 - 03.2021

Retail

Masons Pharmacy
04.1990 - 09.2015

Maitre D'

Bonzia Pizaria And Restaurant
01.1990 - 04.2005

6th Form - Food Preparation Hospitality

Greymouth High School

6th Form - Building And Design

Greymouth High School

Receptionist

Shanty Town Historical Park

Display Home Host

Jennian Homes
Hazel Large